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In almost six years as leader, Jacinda Ardern faced the aftermath of a massacre and delivered stinging rebukes to those questioning her age and gender. Here's a look back at her time in office.

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Since her election in 2017 it seemed there was one crisis after another to deal with. Now she has resigned, tell us what you think about her time in office

Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas is over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and, if we were really lucky, the announcement of the date of…

Ardern proved she was more than a happy face as she confronted Covid, terrorism, the climate crisis and more

Jacinda Ardern has put tiny New Zealand on the map in her five years as prime minister, becoming a global icon for left-leaning politics and women in leadership, even as she struggled at home with the economy and COVID-19 restrictions.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy.

Labour leader to stand down no later than 7 February, saying she ‘no longer had enough in the tank’ to do the job

Watch: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has resigned from her role, and will step down by February 7th. An elderly man in Sydney's south west